That short video shows two handed trimming nicely, thanks.
A Ronstan Battlestick (extension) is about $50, but they last a long long time and add value to the boat.
I used old ski poles. $5 on Craigslist
I found that the inside diameter of most golf club shafts is too small to fit around the Ronstan universal mount (14mm or 0.55”). However, the inside diameter of the ski poles that I found worked perfectly. They are larger in diameter.
Thanks that's the exact information I needed.
I’m imagining you grilling Fred Flintstone sized steaks where you wouldn’t need a caliper like this, Cactus. I can even imagine you strapping a hibachi to your Minifish or Laser as you sneak off for a secret landing at South Coronado. Do I have that about right?Is that a digital micrometer or measuring gauge? Damn, now I'm jealous... that thing would come in handy for measuring the thickness of the steaks I throw on the BBQ, lol.
You'll need a "heat gun". Boiling water or hair dryers don't get hot enough. Propane torches, although hot enough, require a lot of care to get an even "shrink".
I recently sold a boat that had a diy golf club shaft tiller extension. I immediately regretted selling that one. I’ll be replacing that ASAP, already have a couple old shafts, now just need the time.
My tiller extension needs are already settled; however, short sections of PVC, suitably prepared and bonded, would make good adapters.
Steak size is correct, lol, and I had the grill available, but on those island voyages, ballast was a major concern, and so was the limited size of the Laser cockpit, little more than a footbath. Didn't want smoke to be seen, and there's such a thing as "light discipline" at night... remember, one is supposed to have permission from the Mexican gubmint to land on the Coronados. What I usually did was prepare gourmet food for the voyage, doing the grilling at the ol' hacienda prior to making each voyage. Many a time on the islands, I'd unwrap a big ol' burly sandwich or honkin' burrito that could feed a family of four... with the burritos, the hot peppers served to heat that $h!t up pronto, no Hibachi required, lol. Ah, those were good times... I still think it'd be difficult to duplicate those voyages nowadays, with 'los marinos y los marineros de la Armada de Mexico' down on pinche gringos more than ever. If you were caught out there today without the requisite permission, you'd probably see automatic boat confiscation and Tijuana jail time... cue the Pistols tune 'NO FUN!!!'I’m imagining you grilling Fred Flintstone sized steaks where you wouldn’t need a caliper like this, Cactus. I can even imagine you strapping a hibachi to your Minifish or Laser as you sneak off for a secret landing at South Coronado. Do I have that about right?
Would a candle be hot enough?You'll need a "heat gun". Boiling water or hair dryers don't get hot enough. Propane torches, although hot enough, require a lot of care to get an even "shrink".
Heat guns are about $12 at Harbor Freight.
I found that the heat shrink tubing 'shrinks' just fine with a butane lighter.
Certainly, but the result is often rough, and wisps of carbon-black can be left on the finished product. (As are accidental tip-overs, burning wax--and candles are often cited as a major risk for devastating house fires).
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